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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy in an adolescent

L A Koman1, A Barden, B P Smith

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157-1070.

Foot & Ankle
|June 1, 1993
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Reflex sympathetic dystrophy in adolescents presents diagnostic challenges due to its dynamic nature. A combination of imaging, drug therapy, and physical therapy may help manage this condition, though it can lead to chronic pain.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric medicine
  • Neurology
  • Pain management

Background:

  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), also known as complex regional pain syndrome, is a poorly understood condition.
  • Establishing objective diagnostic criteria for RSD is challenging due to its dynamic and variable presentation.

Observation:

  • This case study details the clinical course of an adolescent diagnosed with reflex sympathetic dystrophy affecting the foot.
  • The dynamic nature of RSD complicates the establishment of definitive diagnostic criteria.

Findings:

  • A combination of serial radiographic studies, radionuclide scans, and quantitative densitometric measurements may aid in diagnosis.
  • Isolated cold stress testing and laser Doppler fluxmetry are valuable for assessing thermoregulation and vasomotor instability.

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  • A treatment regimen including amitriptyline, phenytoin, and physical therapy with stress loading proved effective for the patient presented.

    • Implications:

    • While the presented case showed improvement, RSD often follows a progressive course, potentially leading to chronic pain and significant debilitation in many patients.
    • Further research into objective diagnostic markers and effective, long-term management strategies for pediatric RSD is warranted.